Flooding: as over 8 inches of rainfall recorded

In excess of eight inches of rainfall has been recorded in Georgetown and outlying areas within the last 72 hours, government has said, and persons who are unable to occupy their homes are being asked to contact the Civil Defence Commission (CDC).
The Prime Minister’s office issued a statement a short while ago saying that the President, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kellawan Lall and Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn are out assessing the situation.
“Our drainage system is functioning and 24 hours surveillance is being conducted to ensure maximum drainage. We recognize that some homes of the city and outlying areas may have accumulated water,” the statement said.
Persons who cannot occupy their homes because of the excess rainfall can contact the CDC on telephone numbers 226 -8815, 226-1114, 226- 1117.